Associate, Facilities

Movement; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

4 weeks paid time off

Paid sick time

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Life and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(K) Employer Match

Free gym membership

Discounts on courses

Industry pro deals

Pet insurance

Job summary

Movement is seeking a Facilities Associate to maintain two gyms and assist at others as needed. You will partner with the Director team to ensure facilities are in excellent condition, prioritizing emergency repairs and coordinating capital projects.

You’ll report to the West Assistant Facilities Director and support daily maintenance, safety, and project execution. This full-time role requires flexibility, strong mechanical aptitude, communication skills, and the ability to travel to all region

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to safely use and supervise power tools and ladders; rope access training available.
• Must have a driver’s license and be able to travel to all region gyms.

Responsibilities

• Meets bi-weekly with Gym management to prioritize and plan for each of the gyms they work in.
• Performs general maintenance.
• Coordinates with Facilities Service Providers for trades as needed.
• Maintains maintenance logs and reports daily activities.
• Manages maintenance calendar, costs, staffing needs, and execution of approved proposals.
• Develops and implements maintenance procedures with management.
• Oversees relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Monitors equipment inventory and orders supplies with budget approvals.
• Performs rope access checks and safety inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Independent work

Power tools & ladders use

Organized & efficient

Rope access work

Driver's license & travel

Tools

Asana

Job description

Job Summary

Our Facilities Associates are critical team members who are responsible for maintaining two of our gyms in a given region while also helping at other gyms on an as needed basis. They partner with the Director team to ensure that the gym is in excellent condition at all times and are expected to prioritize emergency repairs as needed. In addition, they also serve as the point of contact for larger capital projects and investments in their gym. This position will report to the Assistant Facilities Director for the West.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Meets bi-weekly with Gym management to prioritize and plan for each of the gyms they work in.
• Performs general maintenance.
• Uses project management software, Asana, to manage tasks.
• Coordinates with Facilities Service Providers when projects or repairs require a trade skill (such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc). While communicating progress to GD/AD via project software and direct communications
• Maintains clear lines of communications with Regional Facilities Manager or Assistant Director as applicable
• Coordinates monthly and annual maintenance calendar, and facilities requests from the gym, preparing schedule, timeline, costs and staffing needs proposal, then executing the proposal when approved.
• Works with the Regional Facilities Manager or Assistant Director to develop maintenance procedures and ensures implementation.
• Manages relationships with contractors and service providers (fitness equipment providers, pest control, etc.)
• Keeps maintenance logs and reports on daily activities, keeping directors in the loop.
• Monitors equipment inventory and places orders when necessary, seeking budget approval from Regional Facilities Manager or Assistant Director
• Performs manual repairs and conducts (or coordinates) general upkeep procedures, such as landscaping, painting, light carpentry, foam padding repairs and replacement, etc.
• Supervises and occasionally performs Rope and Anchors checks
• Ensures that the employee work in the gyms is performed in a safe manner and complies with applicable safety requirements. This includes rope-access work as needed for repairs and inspections.
• Responds to and addresses urgent maintenance needs per Movement Policy
• Maintains info log and contact info for each gym on frequent repair service providers such as HVAC, Fire, Alarm, etc.
  

What success looks like

• Maintaining all building systems and equipment in a fully functional state
• Proactively noticing problems and addressing them in a timely way so they don't become critical
• Communicating facility project status effectively to directors and other stakeholders
• Advocating for facility improvements
  

What you’ll bring with you

Gotta have:

• Full time hours with a flexible schedule (ex: flex to work late nights, early mornings and weekends if work is needed to be done during non-business/busy hours)
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, but in line with gym and director goals
• Ability to safely use and supervise use of power tools and ladders.
• Ability to keep track of and report on status of projects.
• Organized and efficient, and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform Rope Access work and be comfortable working on ropes at height (training available).
• Responds to emails and other inquiries by end of business day.
• Supports and embodies Movement’s core values
• Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Asana).
• Ability to work on a ladder and lift 50lbs.
• Have a drivers license and ability to travel to all region gyms

Bonus points for:

• Experience maintaining rock climbing walls and climbing safety equipment
• Working knowledge of climbing gym floor and wall systems.
• Broad experience in facility maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and finish work.
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment, tools and devices.
  

We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences make our team stronger. Even if your background doesn’t 100% match the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply and share how your unique experience and transferable skills would make you successful in this role.

Full Time Movement Team Members are offered the following perks and benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance plan options
• 4 weeks paid time off
• Paid sick time
• 8 weeks parental leave plus 4 weeks of bonding time
• Life and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program – free confidential support for things like stress, anxiety, financial planning, and legal issues
• 401(K) Employer Match (based on plan eligibility requirements)
• Free membership to all Movement gyms, complimentary guest passes, and discounts on courses, camps, personal training and other Movement offerings that aren’t already included in gym membership
• Industry pro deals and in-gym retail discounts
• Exclusive company discount on pet insurance to help protect your furry, scaley, feathered, or otherwise non-human family members

Additional Details

• This is a Full-timeposition
• Base compensation for this role starts between $27 and $32 per hour. Pay is commensurate with experience
• This role is based in our Sunnyvale and Santa Clara locations
• This role is based in our West region – applicants will be assigned a primary location but must be available to work at all regional locations